Caramelized white chocolate ice cream

CHOCOLATE fiends would love to see some of their favourite discontinued chocolate bars make a return to supermarket shelves.Cadbury Time Out, Cadbury Dream and the Wispa Mint are three of the nation’s most missed chocolates bars.A whopping 87 per cent of Brits would choose chocolate as their chosen snack over biscuits, ice cream, sweets and fruit.But it turns out that today’s choice of bars isn’t good enough as many of us pine for chocolate that is no longer made, according to new data from Money Pod.And over half of us (55 per cent) have admitted to spending more than £50 on our favourite chocolates after finding out that they’d be discontinued.The survey of 1,000 people found that Dairy Milk Tasters, Cabury Fuse and KitKat Senses also make it onto the list.We take a look back at some of our most missed bars and find out what happened to them.Cadbury Time Out bar was found to be the most missed chocolate bar by 18 to 35 year olds.The chocolatiers angered … [Read more...] about The 10 extinct chocolate bars that Brits miss the most

Anyone who watches the Great British Bake Off will know that feeling when the contestants serve up their delicious-looking cakes and suddenly you're craving all things sugar. Unfortunately most of us don't possess the skills to replicate these baking extravaganzas - but that doesn't mean you can't indulge your sweet tooth. If you can't face trying to bake but somehow a sweet treat from the shops doesn't quite cut it, then a dessert bar could be the answer. We're not talking your average ice cream parlour. In fact, nowadays dessert places are upping the stakes and serving up increasingly intricate and decadent dishes - and you'll find some of the quirkiest ones in London. We've teamed up with DesignMyNight to search out the best dessert places in London where you'll find everything from liquid nitrogen ice cream to mind-blowing milkshakes. 1. Naked Dough One of 2017's most talked about pop-ups in the capital, this dessert hub serves edible raw cookie dough, right by Old Street … [Read more...] about The best dessert places in London if you’re feeling inspired by The Great British Bake Off

SUPERMARKETS have slashed the price of Easter eggs after the long weekend of chocolate eating.Leftover stock is selling at a 60 per cent discount, across a range of supermarkets, including Aldi, Morrisons, Thorntons and even Hotel Chocolat.Bargain hunters on LatestDeals.co.uk and HotUKDeals have found eggs selling for as little as 29p.Despite some shops running low on stock in the lead up to Easter, there are plenty of leftover eggs waiting to be snapped up.But chocolate fans will need to be quick, according to Tom Church, co-founder of deal hunting website LatestDeals.co.uk.He said: "Now is the time to pick up chocolate Easter eggs for pennies. Nearly all the supermarkets have reduced their prices, as well as some up-market retailers like Hotel Chocolat."Our community has been waiting for the price to drop. For the same amount of money we can now afford bigger and better Easter eggs. That's what bargain hunting is all about: getting more for less."However, this doesn't mean you … [Read more...] about Supermarkets slash Easter egg prices – here’s where you can pick up a cracking bargain

THE traditional 99 Flake has been given a luxury make-over - and we're desperate to try it.The Billionaire’s Soft Serve, dubbed Britain's most expensive ice cream, features a gold-leaf coated flake and is topped with edible diamonds and pearls.The ultimate treat, on offer at the Selfridges boutique, weighs a hefty 350g and needs two hands to be held upright.The salted caramel ice cream itself is piped into a handmade cone, which is dipped in Madagascan dark chocolate and adorned with yummy golden peals.If you're worried about the monster melting before you can get your chops around all of it, rest assured - it comes with a chocolate spoon.The decadent summer special, produced by British ice cream maker Snowflake Luxury Gelato, is also served with pipettes of mango, ginger and passion fruit sauce.When it comes to toppings, as well as the diamonds there are caramelised pecans and Belgian white chocolate truffles filled with caramel.To top it off? A raspberry … [Read more...] about It’s the ultimate 99! Selfridges launches £99 whippy ice cream complete with a gold-leaf coated flake and topped with pearls

THINK about what your child might eat this week. Maybe some cereal before school, a fruit smoothie to get some of their five a day, perhaps a tin of soup as a quick tea – and no doubt a dollop of ketchup on the side, whatever their dinner. It all sounds reasonable enough – that is, until you realise that a tin of Campbell’s cream of tomato soup contains more sugar than a doughnut (that’s three cubes, by the way), while a 100ml Innocent Strawberries & Bananas smoothie contains almost a half of a 10 year old’s daily sugar allowance.With these sorts of figures, it’s no wonder our invisible sugar habit has turned into a ticking time bomb, fuelling the nation’s obesity and diabetes epidemic.In fact, one in 10 of our children are already obese by the time they start primary school (and one in five by the time they leave)*, while earlier this month health experts warned that a rising number of kids are developing type 2 diabetes** – a … [Read more...] about Mum-of-three gobsmacked after nutritionist reveals her family’s ‘healthy’ diet actually contains 353 sugar cubes a WEEK

DINING out can be costly, and experiencing a Michelin-starred restaurant can prove even more pricey.But, there’s good news for those looking to eat out on a budget.Many award-winning eateries have impressive menus on offer for similar pricing as regular high street chains – you just need to know where and when to go.Thankfully, an infographic from vouchercloud.com shows which top-notch restaurants offer set lunch menus for under £20.So, if you’re after an exceptional meal without breaking the bank, why not visit one of the below…Deal: Two courses for £16.50 or three courses for £19.95Normally starters start from £7.50, main courses £15.75, desserts from £7.50 and sides £4 each.Full meal cost from £34.75. StarterHeritage Beetroot‘Samosas’, Vulscombe Goat’s Cheese, PickledMustard Seeds Apple ORPressed Terrine of Ham Hock, Pineaple and Tarragon Chutney Main courseBreast of Crediton … [Read more...] about This is how you can dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant for less than £20

NEWS of the Starbucks secret menu has already swept across social media - but you’ve probably never heard of these hidden Christmas drinks.As the popular coffee chain has already sent customers into a frenzy with their new festive drinks, it’s no doubt that these alternative orders will be a source of excitement.From a peppermint-flavoured iced drink to a Christmas Cookie Frappuccino, here are five Starbucks secret menu items you’ve probably never heard about… How to get one:Order a Vanilla Bean FrappuccinoAsk your barista to add in 1-2 pumps of peppermint syrup depending on how strong you want the flavour How to get one:Order a Vanilla FrappuccinoGet your barista to add two pumps of peppermint syrup and one pump of toffee nut syrupIf you want really want to get into the Christmas spirit, get them to drizzle caramel sauce over the cream before topping with sugarThe cult Snowball Starbucks drink doesn't feature on the official Christmas menu this … [Read more...] about The secret Christmas Starbucks drinks you didn’t know you could order

THE price of chocolate in Ireland has sky rocketed by 47.5 per cent over the last 20 years despite companies continuing to melt down the size of our treats, the Irish Sun can reveal.Last month, Nestle Ireland announced that they planned to strip out ten per cent of the sugar from all of it’s confectionery products by the year 2018 in a bid to cut calories and make their treats healthier.As punters munch through millions of Easter eggs this weekend, an Irish Sun investigation shows that chocolate companies have been shrinking the size of their treats for the past two decades without handing back any of the savings to punters.Using inflation figures from the past 20 years of Consumer Price Index studies, we discovered that the price of chocolate products in Ireland have jumped by 47.5 per cent.Our exclusive investigation also shows that confectionery costs in our country have jumped by 30 per cent since 1997.However the price of ice cream in Ireland has remained frozen and is now … [Read more...] about Chocolate prices in Ireland up a staggering 47.5 per cent over 20 years while the size of treats continues to fall

HARVESTER has released this year’s Christmas menu and there is plenty on it to keep you warm this festive season.Whatever takes your fancy during the jolliest time of the year, you can sink your teeth into traditional turkey, a festive rack of ribs and Harvester's very own Christmas pudding from November 24.Now that we have piqued your interest...Harvester is open throughout the Christmas period, although some stores are not open on Christmas Day, offering a range of three course meals for kids and adults alike.Starters:Parsnip & Blossom Honey SoupSoup is a go-to winter warmer. This comes topped with sour cream and is served with bread rolls.Baked Flat Mushroom & Bacon PotIn a peppercorn sauce, topped with Cropwell Bishop Stilton and served with garlic ciabatta.Crackerjack Prawn WedgeCrackerjack prawns served on an iceberg lettuce wedge with thousand island dressing. It comes with a brown bread roll.Crispy Brie WedgesWith a festive cranberry sauce and baby … [Read more...] about What’s on the Harvester Christmas Day menu? Lunch and dinner opening times

OVER summer, if you’re having guests for dinner it is easy to light the BBQ and serve up tasty salads – but puddings often get overlooked.Here are three that are easy to do, cheap, fun to make and can be knocked up well in advance.And if you are taking a dessert to a friend’s, they’re not too tricky to transport. Enjoy! SERVES six. Preparation time: Overnight. Cooking time: Less than 10 minutes. One serving contains 303 cals (15 per cent of recommended adult daily intake), 1.1g fat (two per cent), 0g sat fat, 40.6g sugar (45 per cent), 0.5g salt (eight per cent).YOU NEED: 750g mixed summer fruit (e.g. cherries, raspberries, blackcurrants, strawberries)185g caster sugar1 medium loaf of good-quality white bread, slightly stale2 tbsp cassis or blackcurrant cordialMETHOD: Place the fruit in a pan. Pour the sugar over the fruit and stir gently.If you have time, cover the pan with a tea towel or cling film and leave for 3-5 hours (or … [Read more...] about Mrs Crunch shares her pick of delicious pudding recipes that won’t break the bank